Pakistan gamers rejoice throughout their opening match of the U19 Volleyball World Championship towards Belgium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on July 24, 2025. — FIVB
Pakistan bought off to a dream begin of their maiden look on the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship, registering a straight-sets victory over Belgium of their opening match of the match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Regardless of being ranked nineteenth on the earth, Pakistan surprised the seventh-ranked Belgian aspect with an emphatic 3-0 win, securing the units 25-19, 25-17, and 25-22 to open their marketing campaign in dominant vogue.
Captain Yahya led from the entrance with a composed and impactful efficiency, scoring 11 factors within the match, whereas center blocker Saud emerged as the highest scorer, contributing 13 factors, together with 9 from assaults and 4 on blocks.
Pakistan outperformed Belgium in all departments — registering 32 assaults, 11 blocks, and a couple of service factors in comparison with Belgium’s 28, 6, and 1, respectively. Pakistan additionally capitalised on Belgium’s errors, gaining 30 factors from their opponents’ errors.
In group expertise, Pakistan recorded 70 digs, 63 receptions, and 111 units, reflecting the squad’s all-round effort and coordination of their match debut.
Amongst different key performers, Jibran added 7 factors, Ajmal 5, Muhtad 5, and setter Abu Bakar chipped in with 2 factors. Pakistan’s defence and internet play have been significantly notable in neutralising the Belgian assault.
Pakistan will subsequent face hosts Uzbekistan of their second group-stage match on Friday, hoping to construct on their historic opening win and proceed their momentum on the earth championship.
